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Sandra Scott Travels

Sandra Scott Travels: Vegas Offers A Look Into The World Of The Mob

the history of the mob in AmericaJohn and I visit Las Vegas frequently because we have family there. There is always something new and different to do – something other than gambling. This time we visited the new Mob Museum where the true story of the mob is revealed along with the myths and legends. The Mob Museum opened on Valentine’s Day 2012 in the very building where some of the Kefauver Committee hearings to investigate organized crime were held in the early 1950s.

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Community

Hannibal Students Test Whole Grain Menu Items

Students in Robert Piascik’s Health Class at Hannibal High School were recently given the opportunity to taste test possible menu items for the 2014-15 school year. New standards for school lunches require that foods be rich in whole grains. At present, at least one-half of the grains offered must be whole grain.

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Community

Oswego Health and OCO’s Cancer Services Program to Host Cancer Screening Health Fair

A free cancer screening health fair will be held from 11 a .m. to 1 p.m. March 11 at Oswego Health’s Central Square Medical Center. Oswego Health and Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services Program have teamed up to offer this event that is open to the public. The event is being held as part of the two health partners activities in March.

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Community

Ritchie, North Country Arts Council Team Up To ‘Celebrate Local Artists’

In an effort to recognize local artistic talent in Central and Northern New York, State Senator Patty Ritchie, along with the North Country Arts Council hosted a celebration of the arts Thursday evening in Watertown.  At the event those who have participated in the “Senator Ritchie Celebrates Local Artists” program were recognized.

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Community

Nominations sought for Distinguished Hannibal Warriors recognition

Notable Hannibal High School alumni, staff members and community members will have a chance to shine in the public spotlight as Distinguished Hannibal Warriors during an event in June, and the nomination deadline is quickly approaching. The public has until March 15 to nominate an individual for the inaugural recognition, essentially a Wall of Fame for Hannibal.

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Oswego Daily News

Maffei Announces Infrastructure Survey

U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today (Feb. 28) announced he has released a survey to people and businesses across Central New York soliciting their input on the challenges facing local infrastructure and ideas to improve the structural framework that supports our local communities. Maffei will be sending this survey to local municipal leaders and business organizations.

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Community

Camp Hollis is accepting applications for the 2014 Counselor-in-Training program

Summer is right around the corner and beginning March 1, applications will be accepted for Counselor-in-Training positions at Camp Hollis. Youth aged 15 or 16 years old may apply to be accepted into this training program. Camp Hollis will accept up to four 15-year-old participants and up to four 16-year-old participants.

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